Welcome to Saint Joseph's Technology Page!
The Technology Center at St. Joes is a very busy place. Grade levels K - 4 attend required classes in the Technology Center twice a week, 45 minutes in Computer Science and 45 minutes in the Library Media center, for a total of 90 minutes a week of hands on instruction.Grade levels 5 - 8 also attend required classes in the Technology Center twice a week, 55 minutes in Computer Science and 55 minutes in the Library Media center, for a total of 110 minutes a week of hands on instruction.All students visit the Technology Center with their core subject classes for up to 2-5 hours a week above their required weekly lesson times. St. Joe's students quickly become proficient in the use of PC hardware and software by completing hands-on curriculum based projects. To view some of the projects our students are creating in the Technology Center visit the Projects link on this page.
Philosophy
The most valuable asset in St. Joseph’s Technology Center is the student. The purpose of our technology center is to prepare our students for future careers in high school, college and beyond. Solid technology skills are essential as our students grow toward becoming successful members of their community.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary Technology Standards